Category: City News

10/28/19, 5 PM: Red Flag Warning & Power Shutoff Updates

10/28 at 5 PM:  The National Weather Service has issued a new Red Flag Warning for 8 AM Tuesday 10/29 through 4 PM Wednesday 10/30 that includes all of Sonoma County.  A Red Flag Warning is issued for weather events which may result in extreme fire behavior. As of 4 PM today, our area is … Continued

10/28/19, 10 AM: Power Shutoff Updates and Other City Updates

10/28/19, 10:00 AM – The Red Flag Warning and High Wind Advisory for Sonoma County ends at 11:00 AM today.  For updates on the Kincade Fire and current evacuation areas, go to https://socoemergency.org/. PG&E has issued an “all clear” for the current Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) event and are beginning inspections and re-energization of … Continued

10/27, 3:00 PM – PSPS/Wind Advisory/Red Flag Update

10/27, 3:00 PM – The National Weather Service issued a Red Flag Warning for Sonoma County in effect from 8:00 PM Saturday, October, 26th to 11:00 AM, Monday, October 28th due to dangerously strong winds. Extreme fire conditions are in effect with strong north to northeast winds and low humidity through much of Sunday, Oct. … Continued

Residents Encouraged to Stay Off Roads while Hazards Being Cleared

Sunday 10/27/19 at 5:30 AM:  High winds are resulting in power outages, downed power lines and trees in the roadway in Sonoma.  City crews are currently in the process of assessing hazards and clearing large debris.  Residents are encouraged to stay off the roads to the extent possible for the next several hours in order … Continued

Communication Tools & Tips in a Power Outage

10/26/19:  As of this evening, almost all of the City of Sonoma continues to have power.  However, several areas of Sonoma Valley have been de-energized, and the predicted high wind conditions over the next 24-36 hours may result in unplanned power outages.  Because potential disruptions to electricity, internet service, or cell service can impact the … Continued

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